Eric Zivitz
Of Counsel | Miami
Of Counsel at Butler, Eric M. Zivitz devotes his Miami practice to complex cases in the areas of Construction Defect claims, Negligent/Inadequate Security, Products Liability, Wrongful Death, Trucking Accidents, Premises Liability, Civil Rights Defense, Employment Discrimination, and Automobile Negligence. He has extensive experience litigating in South Florida and has tried many cases to verdict throughout the state.
Eric graduated from Emory University in 1981 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He went on to receive his Doctor of Jurisprudence from Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center in 1986. While attending law school, Eric served as Chief Advocate and Junior Editor of the Moot Court Society. He was also a Leo Goodwin Research Fellow under Professor Johnny C. Burris. He has also been peer rated as AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell.
Since becoming a lawyer, Eric has presented at numerous seminars before attorneys, insurance claim professionals, and independent adjusters on the subjects of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, defending sexual harassment claims, negligent security, and adjuster ethics. He has also published “Defending Sleep Apnea Claims in Trucking Litigation.”
Admissions
- Florida
Recognitions
- AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
Education
- Emory University
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Memberships
- American Bar Association (ABA)
- Dade County Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute (DRI)
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association (FDLA)
- The Florida Bar
Courts
- United States Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals
Media
Butler Awards Laptops for the 2022 CTRL Your Future Contest
For the seventh year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across the country through our CTRL Your Future Laptop Contest. These laptops will serve as more than a study tool for these seniors and serve as a means to stay connected with the people and communities they are a part of. We wish to extend a special Congratulations to our 2022 CTRL...
Butler Awards Laptops for the 2021 CTRL Your Future Contest
For the sixth year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has celebrated the achievements of high school seniors across the country through our CTRL Your Future Laptop Contest. This year’s laptop contest however, has been especially meaningful in the need and impact it has had on the recipients. High school seniors have had to continue adapting to the changing circumstances of COVID-19. These la...
FLORIDA’S NEW COVID-19 LIABILITY PROTECTION LEGISLATION: WHAT IT MEANS AND THE LEGAL EFFECT MOVING FORWARD
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the state of Florida, and the country, in ways that were unimaginable one year ago. The pandemic has taken a catastrophic toll on individuals and has had a devastating effect on many businesses, both large and small. As industries struggle to recover, and businesses begin to re-open and/or keep their doors open, a growing governmental concern has been the risk of...
2019 Happy Hope Box Event
Butler is proud to work with the Message of Hope Foundation to help children who are enduring ongoing treatments across the U.S. Watch the video below to learn more: [embed]https://youtu.be/11a80ud-TvU[/embed] The members of the Community Service Committee wishes to thank all of the attorneys and staff members who volunteered their time in this year’s Butler wide service project, The Happy Ho...
CTRL Your Future 2018 Laptop
For the third year in a row, Butler Weihmuller Katz Craig has spread some end of the school year cheer to seniors in eight different locations. Butler’s annual CTRL Your Future essay contest was created by the Firm’s Community Service Committee to recognize deserving high school seniors who have exhibited a commitment to their academics. The winners in each city received a brand-new laptop wit...
